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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.98, 23,020.87 and 6,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.98, 23,020.87 and 6,003 is: 8,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.98 : 23,020.87 = 6,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.98/23,020.87 = 6,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.98x = 23,020.87 × 6,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.98x = 138,194,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,194,282.61/15,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.79

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